If a clean, uncluttered look is what you're after, take a cue from this serene Scandinavian bedroom and consider a minimal floating shelve instead of freestanding bedside furniture. In the same wood finish as the bed, it has a modern, seamless look while the wall-mounted lamps leave the surface free for your favourite bedtime reads and other essentials.

Be bold and go for a powerful hue on the walls, then team with all-white furniture for a fresh, modern finish. This slimline oval bedside table complements the contemporary feel and the sculptural design is both functional and timeless.

If space is tight and you need to squeeze your home office into your bedroom, be canny with the furniture you buy. Opt for a sleek wooden desk, which can double up as a bedside table, and place next to textured upholstered bed. Display slimline candlesticks and lamps to keep the space feeling organised and calm.

Dress your bedroom the natural way and turn rustic driftwood into a bedside stool. Perfect for displaying alarm clocks or a jaunty vase of blooms, this statement stool will add plenty of texture and interest to even minimal bedrooms. Using natural materials is an easy way to create a relaxed, rustic feel.

If you’re looking for an affordable DIY project, then painting furniture is an easy way to give your bedroom a quick update. Give vintage finds a new lease of life by painting ladders in vibrant hues, transforming them into a quirky spot to store books.

Who said bedside tables need to be matchy-matchy? Put one-off vintage finds or unused garden furniture to good use and turn weathered chairs into quirky bedside tables. Perfect for attaching a bedside light to and storing books and magazines. To complete the rustic look, don’t be afraid to combine and contrast different shades of wood.

The tray-style side table will provide enough space to display flowers, books, and table lamps, while adding to the country vibe. Complete the homely feel with an oversized floral headboard for the perfect backdrop to relax and unwind in.

Stackable stools are not only great space savers but make the perfect bedside table solution. They are sleek and minimal, providing just enough space to house those bedroom essentials. Great in natural wood finish but if you fancy a bit of DIY, be bold with paint and opt for a vibrant shade to inject life and vitality into an all-white bedroom.

Awkward shapes can be adapted to great advantage. This slanting roof brings attention to the drawers, and the chimney breast creates a snug alcove for the bed. Add a pinch of retro cool by adding a sprinkling of vintage accessories to an old chest of drawers painted in a pretty shade of pink.

Don’t forget the interior design rule that every room should contain some black. Here, combined with honey-toned wood, the brass frame of this bedside table gives it a sleek, modern rustic makeover. Add a retro twist with some bold coloured bed linen.

Turn your walls into a floating library of your favourite novels and opt for shelves instead of a traditional bedside table. An artistic solution to storing and displaying objects with flare, paint them in the same hue as the walls to create a focal point without overwhelming the room.

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